Cleats & Eats: New Summer Taco Spots (and the Fields Closest to Them)
Summer in NYC means two things: soccer season is in full swing and it's way too hot to be cooking at home. Luckily, we’ve scouted some of the city’s freshest taco spots—perfect for a post-match bite or a midweek team outing. Bonus: we’re mapping them to the closest soccer fields, so you’re never too far from your next cheat meal.
Whether you're chasing scarfs or suadero, here are three options to start your citywide taco crawl:
1. Cariñito Tacos
Tacos served in a husk and guac made with nam jim make Carinito
📍 85 University Pl., Greenwich Village
🗓️ Limited-time pop-up – 6 months only
Closest Field: Peter’s Field
Must Eat: The Isaan taco, the crunchy wrap, and don't you dare skip the chips and guac. This place has serious flavor hustle.
Why it’s worth the trip: This pop-up isn’t sticking around forever, so get there before it’s gone. It’s the kind of spot that makes you wish extra time was a thing in taco form. Also, there’s a secret mezcal bar upstairs in case you’ve got room for something else (not a given)
2. Santo Taco
Santo Taco’s steak trompo taco is a contender for NYC’s best new taco.
📍 114 Kenmare St., Nolita
Closest Field: SRP - Nike Field & SRP - Canal St.
Must Eat: The steak trompo taco is the MVP here, but the pork carnitas and pillowy corn tortillas are the first bites you need to go 1v1 with a contender for NYC’s best new taco.
Why we love it: Santo is quietly becoming a downtown staple. It's casual, quick, and the perfect stop before or after a pickup session. Bring teammates. Bring appetite.
3. Oyamel
Jose Andres’ Oyamel expands to NYC with a home at Hudson Yards.
📍 505 W. 30th, Hudson Yards
Closest Field: Chelsea Parks
Must Eat: Fish tacos with tempura crunch and chile arbol mayo. Light, spicy, and totally addictive.
Why it scores: Chef José Andrés doesn’t mess around, and neither should you. Oyamel brings D.C. heat to NYC’s Hudson Yards with flair—and flavor. It’s high-end taco energy with enough chill to roll in wearing cleats - though if you need an outfit change you have an entire mall at your disposal.
Final Whistle
New tacos are popping up like corner kicks this summer—fast, fun, and full of surprises. So lace up, loosen up, and make your way to one of these fields with a post-match taco plan in place.